The Million-Dollar Heart by Rebecca Ryan

Chapter 229

Percival furrowed his brows and glanced at Vivienne, who was busily texting.

“Percival, this is no time for love affairs.” Leopold said sternly

Percival redirected his gaze. His voice was deep and somber as he said, “Indeed. It’s time to return to Rivenwood”

“Rivenwood?” Vivienne approached, arching an eyebrow “Mind if thitch a ride?”

Percival looked at her in surprise. He had been pondering how to donvince Vivienne to accompany him to Rivenwood

Vivienne showed him her phone screen. He noticed the news about Anna’s disappearance and felt a sinking sensation in his heart

Dorian, observing the serious expressions on their faces, had a rough idea of what was happening

He sighed and asked, “Vivienne, are you leaving?”

“Yes, I’m heading to Rivenwood.” Vivienne turned to him, nodding solemnly. I’m leaving now”

There was no time to waste with Anna’s situation. Any delay could mean missing crucial leads.

“Dorian, you’ve seen how dangerous this object can be in your hands.”

Dorian remained silent.

“Consider this. If it had been Cordelia and Thaddeus with you today, what might have happened?” Vivienne continued, “It’s better if I take it.”

the others, noticing Vivienne’s trust in

and handed over a small vial he had retrieved from under the bed to Vivienne “Vivienne. your

to fight alongside her. She was not alone and had people to

Dorian Vivienne took the

green liquid inside the specially reinforced glass

cost her mother’s team

grateful for Dorian’s help in hiding her mother within

knowing she wasn’t

thankful for his protection of the vial, even though it brought danger

time for her to lift the burden that had bound him for so many years. This was her destiny and her

on then” Dorian smiled “But remember, you always have

“Okay

assured Dorian

them off, his expression bittersweet

delay, Vivienne and Percival asked Thomas to take them back to Jade Garden Residences

and Percival hurriedly packing their bags. Vivienne, Percival? Where are you off to?

business at Elite University I need to

something else, but Dorian cut her off

He said with

a moment, she smiled at Vivienne Airight. Be safe” Thank

grown gentler towards her loved ones,

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she first returned to the Hawthorn family, she intended to investigate where the vial was and avenge her mother. But over time, she started to appreciate Dorian’s

her to take on her destiny and responsibility. She would protect her family, just as

Zara, and ruffled His hair affectionately with a teasing smile on her face and affection in her eyes.